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Ben Foden sees opportunity opening up for him on and off field

John Westerby

December 24 2011, 12:01am, The Times

Accompanying Una, his pop singer girlfriend, to the launch of a new filmIan West/PA

More than most, you could forgive an England rugby union player a hint of impatience in looking forward to the turn of the year. The stench of World Cup implosion will continue to linger until the RBS Six Nations Championship begins in February, bringing with it the chance to turn supporters’ eyes towards a future that can hardly fail to be brighter than the previous few dark months.

Stuart Lancaster, the interim head coach, has spoken of his desire not only to produce some positive results for England, but also to play with a style that will help the national team to rekindle their relationship with frustrated supporters. Such sentiments have been music to the ears of Ben Foden, for whom the next few months…